honeybadger33 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hey guys. I know there are many ways to strip the paint from a mini but whats the best way for OLD paint thats been on a long time and the BEST way to strip fresh paint? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 For plastic models - Simple Green and a toothbrush. For metal models - as above, but if it's being stubborn hit it with some brake cleaner. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4013074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGeils81 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I use 91% isopropyl alcohol. However I got a rhino off eBay primed on the sprue, just let it sit for a week in it, after trying simple green for two days... I have a nice blue sanitary rhino....so will have to try something else, they probably used enamel on it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4013078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybadger33 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have looked for simple green everywhere and cant find any. Where do you get yours? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4013325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubby131313 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Castrol Super Clean works great on plastic or metal, but it contains lye so you have to wear rubber gloves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4013733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have looked for simple green everywhere and cant find any. Where do you get yours? It's everywhere up north - Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, etc. Maybe it's a regional item? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4013776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybadger33 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 It must be because I cant find any. I found some stuff called Mean Green but thats as close as I got. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Funny just came looking for this. I use simple green (Canada) and it works but is there a way to accelerate the process? I just got 10 bikers and they are currently swimming, but would like to get this moving faster. :D Also: I left some metal models in simple green for months (maybe even a year) and they seem to have calcified? Anyone know what that is or how to get rid of it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ion Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Check for isopropyl I had the same problem finding simple green, but isopropyl does the same thing and works pretty fast. It's fine for plastic, metal, and forgeworld resin, though it can make thin parts of the resin quite soft. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graymane Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Isopropyl alcohol is the way to go. Readily available from computer/electronics shops (I get mine from Maplin) strips from, metal, plastic, or resin with no ill effects. Ready to go in about 20 min in some cases, a swift scrub with a toothbrush then wash off with dish soap and water = win Just keep away from any ignition sources (Its VERY flamable ) and you will need a sealable glass jar to soak any minis in. enjoy! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Wolf Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Isopropyl alcohol and an ultrasonic cleaner - IPA is the active ingredient in Dettol. ATB WW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Isopropyl alcohol is the way to go. Readily available from computer/electronics shops (I get mine from Maplin) strips from, metal, plastic, or resin with no ill effects. Ready to go in about 20 min in some cases, a swift scrub with a toothbrush then wash off with dish soap and water = win Just keep away from any ignition sources (Its VERY flamable ) and you will need a sealable glass jar to soak any minis in. enjoy! Isopropyl alcohol and an ultrasonic cleaner - IPA is the active ingredient in Dettol. ATB WW Do we think this has replaced Fairy Power Spray as the way to go now since the formula change? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyranXIII Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I used neat dettol in a jam jar, left it for a month (not req'd, just forgot about it). Plastic mini and a metal mini, both cleaned up nicely with a toothbrush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I stick to engine degreaser (specifically Purple Power). Pour some in a container, drop your mini in, let it sit. Haven't tested on resin; metal it loosens everything; plastic it gets everything except spray primer. I've had no issues with it damaging minis. There are a few I've gotten in via eBay, dropped in Purple Power, and pulled them out months later when I realize "didn't I buy some XYZs a while back?" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If your doing it on mass then Dettol accept no substitute!!! Currently cleaning up several decades worth of guard, these are the ones I've already cleaned up: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee214/SW1-SWC/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsj6kjuohx.jpg The last couple of pages in my thread on the guard section of the site has been me working through 100's of metal models an plastic tanks gettin them stripped for the ETL. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4014938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybadger33 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Well I finally found some simple green!!!! Went to Wal Mart this morning after going to pick up my new airbrush and found some. They had 4 bottles and I got 3 of them. I dont even have anything to strip yet but with the new airbrush Im sure I will have a few customers pretty soon. I havent used the airbrush yet but I will post an update on my blog thread soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4015115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Isopropyl alcohol and an ultrasonic cleaner - IPA is the active ingredient in Dettol. ATB WW I would love to get my hands on an ultrasonic cleaner. Those things work great! Also if you have some creases or fine detail that needs to be cleaned out, try an electric tooth brush. I just tried one out for the first time tonight. It was very nice! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4015345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I want to issue a word of warning about isopropyl alcohol. The stuff is very volatile and flammable! Remember that this is what they use to fuel burners in chemistry labs and some portable stoves. Yes, it works great - and yes I have used it in the past and sometimes still do. But be sure to keep it away from open flames (I'm sure somewhere there's a genius that smokes while stripping minis) and use in a ventilated area. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4017387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 On that note, if you're going to be doing a lot of solvent stripping, do it outside or in an open garage. Old miniatures aren't worth frying your brain over. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4017435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I think I have left some of my metal minis in Simple Green for too long. They are not shiny any more but are dull and rough. Is this normal? Is there any way to bring back the shine? Help!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4018564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 It's just discoloration from the solution. It doesn't affect the characteristics of the metal in any way. You don't really need to restore the shine unless you're not planning to paint them. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4018576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epher Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Ok... <stepping down from panic stations now> I now have a librarius conclave ready for primer! Thanks for the quick reply, Ulfgrim! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4018593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Glad to be of service. Though I will say with Simple Green it's good to rinse well after stripping them. The product is water soluble and tends to make a lot of suds. If the metal actually feels rough, lightly sanding the surface with a very fine grit sandpaper or sanding stick could help - but I've never had that problem even with metals left in the dunk for months. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4018638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DAN+ Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I had to strip paint off of a resin+plastic tank yesterday and i just soaked it in a tub of neat dettol for about an hour. Then a good scrub with a toothbrush followed up with a quick bath in methylated spirits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4020860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastor Krieg Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/284616-all-your-mini-stripping-woes-are-gone/Ultrasonic + IPA is the way to go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306345-best-ways-to-strip-paint-from-minis/#findComment-4020864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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